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New Deputies Join Pierce County Sheriff's Office

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Four new deputies joined the Pierce County Sheriff's Office after completing the Criminal Justice Training Academy. Deputies Caleb Gold-Mchugh, Jason Gilliland, Tyler Flesher, and Alexander Horner were recognized for their performance, with Horner, Gold-Mchugh, and Flesher elected as squad leaders. Gilliland received a nomination for the Patrol Partner Award.

The Sheriff's Office also requested public assistance in an assault investigation at Deer Creek Apartments. A victim was followed and assaulted near Building 3 on July 4 between 10 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., leaving him in critical condition. Authorities seek surveillance footage from the area and encourage residents to submit any relevant evidence.

A separate burglary case involved a 32-year-old suspect arrested on July 11 after disabling a homeowner's cameras and being found with burglary tools.

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    Four new deputies joined the Pierce County Sheriff's OfficeNo usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.
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    The new deputies completed the Criminal Justice Training Academyβ€œCongratulations to (left to right) Deputy Caleb Gold-Mchugh, Deputy Jason Gilliland, Deputy Tyler Flesher, and Deputy Alexander Horner on successfully completing the Criminal Justice Training Academy!”
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    Deputies Caleb Gold-Mchugh, Jason Gilliland, Tyler Flesher, and Alexander Horner were recognized for their performanceβ€œCongratulations to (left to right) Deputy Caleb Gold-Mchugh, Deputy Jason Gilliland, Deputy Tyler Flesher, and Deputy Alexander Horner on successfully completing the Criminal Justice Training Academy!  Throughout the academy, these deputies demonstrated professionalism, leadership, and dedication to serving the citizens of Pierce County. Deputies Horner, Gold-Mchugh, and Flesher were each elected by their classmates to serve as Squad Leaders. This is a testament to the respect and confidence they earned from their peers.  Deputy Gilliland was honored with a nomination for the prestigious Patrol Partner Award, a peer-voted recognition presented to the recruit that fellow classmates would most want by their side as backup on any patrol call. This nomination reflects the trust, dependability, and teamwork he demonstrated throughout the academy.”
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    Deputy Horner was elected as a squad leaderβ€œDeputies Horner, Gold-Mchugh, and Flesher were each elected by their classmates to serve as Squad Leaders.”
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    Deputy Gold-Mchugh was elected as a squad leaderβ€œDeputies Horner, Gold-Mchugh, and Flesher were each elected by their classmates to serve as Squad Leaders.”
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    Deputy Flesher was elected as a squad leaderβ€œDeputies Horner, Gold-Mchugh, and Flesher were each elected by their classmates to serve as Squad Leaders.”
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    Deputy Gilliland received a nomination for the Patrol Partner Awardβ€œDeputy Gilliland was honored with a nomination for the prestigious Patrol Partner Award, a peer-voted recognition presented to the recruit that fellow classmates would most want by their side as backup on any patrol call.”
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    The Pierce County Sheriff's Office requested public assistance in an assault investigation at Deer Creek Apartmentsβ€œThe Pierce County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help with an ongoing investigation. We are seeking surveillance or doorbell camera footage showing vehicles or individuals traveling through the Deer Creek Apartments near Building 3 on Saturday, July 4, 2026, between approximately 10:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.”
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    A victim was followed and assaulted near Building 3β€œDuring that time, a male victim was followed on foot by two unknown suspects after entering the Deer Creek Apartments from 112th St. E. The victim was then violently assaulted near Building 3 and left on the sidewalk.”
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    The assault occurred on July 4β€œDuring that time, a male victim was followed on foot by two unknown suspects after entering the Deer Creek Apartments from 112th St. E. The victim was then violently assaulted near Building 3 and left on the sidewalk.”
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    The assault happened between 10 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.β€œDuring that time, a male victim was followed on foot by two unknown suspects after entering the Deer Creek Apartments from 112th St. E. The victim was then violently assaulted near Building 3 and left on the sidewalk. The victim remains at a local hospital in critical condition. If you have surveillance footage, dashcam video, or any information related to this incident, please contact the Pierce County Sheriff's Office or submit any available evidence. Even if your footage does not appear to show the assault itself, it may capture individuals or vehicles that are important to the investigation. Your assistance could make a significant difference. Thank you for helping keep our community safe.”
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    The victim was left in critical conditionβ€œThe victim remains at a local hospital in critical condition.”
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    Authorities seek surveillance footage from the areaβ€œWe are seeking surveillance or doorbell camera footage showing vehicles or individuals traveling through the Deer Creek Apartments near Building 3 on Saturday, July 4, 2026, between approximately 10:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.”
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    Residents are encouraged to submit any relevant evidenceβ€œIf you have surveillance footage, dashcam video, or any information related to this incident, please contact the Pierce County Sheriff's Office or submit any available evidence.”
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    A separate burglary case involved a 32-year-old suspectβ€œThe 32-year-old male was booked into jail for residential burglary and possession of burglary tools.”
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    The suspect was arrested on July 11β€œOn July 11 at approximately 7:00 a.m., a homeowner called to report that he observed a male prowling around his property and residence on his surveillance cameras. The surveillance footage captured the suspect disabling all of the cameras and provided a clear description of his appearance. As the responding deputy arrived in the area, he observed a male matching the suspect's description and initiated an investigation. After speaking with the suspect, the deputy established probable cause for his arrest. During a search incident to arrest, burglary tools were found inside the suspect's bag. The 32-year-old male was booked into jail for residential burglary and possession of burglary tools.”
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    The suspect disabled a homeowner's camerasβ€œThe surveillance footage captured the suspect disabling all of the cameras and provided a clear description of his appearance.”
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    The suspect was found with burglary toolsβ€œDuring a search incident to arrest, burglary tools were found inside the suspect’s bag.”

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